Nearly 50% of retirees already pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits. That share is rising in 2026. The Social ...

Social Security’s trust fund faces a critical deadline that most Americans aren’t prepared for. The 2025 Trustees Report ...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment in March, a shift caused by a calendar quirk rather ...

Some Social Security recipients won’t receive their normal payment in March. Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries – generally people with limited income who are 65 and older or people who are ...

Benefits average around $1,900 to $2,000 per month for a single person and roughly $3,000 to $3,300 for a married couple.

The average Social Security benefit for 63-year-olds might be lower than you expect. See typical monthly checks, how age impacts payouts, and ways to boost income.

While it guarantees larger checks on a monthly basis, it by no means guarantees more lifetime Social Security income. In fact, if you don't end up living a long life, filing for Social Security at 70 ...

A total of 71 million Americans will see higher Social Security checks this month. On February 18, 2026, the SSA will deposit payments for retirees born between the 11th and 20th. Thanks to the 2.8% ...

Financial advisor says timing and your complete financial picture matter most when deciding to claim retirement benefits ...

Short-term financial relief can carry long-term consequences for future benefit payments.

People work for multiple decades to ensure high Social Security benefits. Then, these same people usually live off Social Security. You should still build a nest egg for extra support, since the ...

In Partnership with the NARSSA, RSSA® Joins the Lineup of Designations and Certifications Available Through The College ...